We build up the people who build businesses
Keystone Investing is more than an investment network, we are a community committed to the personal, spiritual, and professional flourishing of business owners and investors.
Behind the name
OUR STORY
Keystone Investing began in 2022 as Potomac Angel Capital (PAC) a small, local community of faith-driven investors in Washington, D.C. Our founding members shared a deep desire to bring alignment between their spiritual lives and their financial lives, and to support entrepreneurs creating meaningful impact.
What started as a single-city fellowship has grown into a multi-city network. Today, over 50 families across three communities are actively engaged in Keystone and our growth continues as word spreads about our mission and model.
From the beginning, our purpose has remained clear:
- Invest in high-quality, mission-oriented opportunities.
- Build authentic community with like-minded families.
- Equip our members to steward their resources wisely and invest according to their unique calling.
As a founding member of Keystone DC, I’ve been a part of the vision since day one. It’s been exciting to see the rapid growth of the quality of the investment opportunities, diligence services, and community of members alongside the impact the network is having on founders and investors.
Larry Simpson
Managing Partner @ AscentCore
We are on a mission
Our WORK
Our mission is to be builders of people who build businesses who connect like-minded investors with mission-driven entrepreneurs for mutual financial benefits, lasting impact, and meaningful relationships.
where we are going
OUR VISION
We envision a world where businesses and the people who lead them serve as catalysts for transformation and flourishing.
Keystone’s long-term vision is bold and rooted in faith:
- Invest in the growth of 1,000 redemptive businesses
- Deploy $1 billion in aligned, purpose-driven capital
- Build communities that flourish spiritually, relationally, and economically
To achieve this vision, we are cultivating vibrant investor communities in cities including Washington, D.C., Austin, St. Louis, and beyond, each united by a desire to steward resources in ways that bless others.
Our goal in the coming years is to welcome hundreds of new families into a network defined not by transactions, but by fellowship, shared learning, and joyful stewardship.
At Keystone, we invest in people. We invest in community. And together, we invest for the Kingdom.
behind the mission
OUR PEOPLE
Patrick Farrell
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Founder of Keystone Collective and part of the founding team at Nehemiah Security, Patrick has deep experience building early-stage companies and advising mission-driven entrepreneurs. As Executive Director, he leads Keystone’s strategy, vision, and community development efforts.
Mike Grubbs
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Mike is a serial entrepreneur with a rich background across law, ministry, accelerator leadership, and startup operations. As Co-Founder of Safire and a longtime advisor to emerging founders, Mike brings a unique blend of wisdom, practicality, and pastoral leadership to the Keystone community.
Keaton Savoie
Director of Operations
As the Director of Operations at Keystone Investing, Keaton is responsible for deal process management, member communications and systems management. Keaton has been working in the angel investing space since 2021 and loves connecting founders with the right investors.
Laurie Brunner
Washington, D.C. Community Lead
Laurie is a sales and marketing advisor, board member, and Keystone community lead based in Washington, D.C. After leading global sales teams for much of her career, she now channels her expertise to helping mission-driven companies grow. As Community Lead, Laurie connects founders with a growing network of faith-aligned investors committed to Kingdom impact.
Sam Saxton
Chief of Staff
Sam is Chief of Staff at Keystone Investing, where he supports strategic execution and day-to-day operations across the organization. A graduate of the University of Texas, Sam brings a disciplined, mission-driven approach shaped by his service in the Texas Army National Guard, where he currently serves as an Airborne Infantryman.
Todd Peoples
Partner, Syndications